Why do you own a Diesel? - Page 11

hogesar · 27th March 2015, 20:20

Probably worth pointing out that these diesel issues are certainly not specific to just the ZT.

Having had a couple of diesels in the past, including a 2006 VAG GT TDI - purchased because of a previous 40 mile round trip for work - I didn't save much money from having the diesel because of related repair costs on the derv.

Obviously that won't be the case for everyone. But when i much prefer the noise and the feel of a turbo'd or V6 petrol engine it made little sense for me to look for a diesel again.

woolleysox · 27th March 2015, 23:26

I had a cdti ZTT and loved it but replaced it with another ZTT with a thumping great v8

and love it to bits

windrush · 28th March 2015, 06:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by woolleysox

I had a cdti ZTT and loved it but replaced it with another ZTT with a thumping great v8

and love it to bits

I bet you do Rob

scottcamb · 28th March 2015, 06:57

I got mine as was cheaper to tax than my last diesel, plus I wanted something a bit bigger as we travel to Wales alot so wanted something that was good on fuel and comfy on long journeys

smudge · 28th March 2015, 15:16

A diesel is the safest option here in the west of Ireland due to the amount of petrol stations selling bad petrol('stretching' they call it .....#*%&*$£@ !) .
So if you're in Ireland for a driving holiday and you need to fill up with petrol.....use only the bigger branded stations.....avoid the smaller petrol outlets, 'tis not worth the risk !

James.uk · 31st March 2015, 16:15

I had a lil Citroen ZX Aura diesel auto 1994 that I paid £600 for (Ebay). I had that car for 7 years of trouble free motoring and ended up giving it to my friend Jean.

Erm... She didn't keep it long, she part exed it for her currant car, a Nissan !! (easier to get in and out of)

But-- She did go to Cornwall in it a couple of times with no probs.

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Thomas · 31st March 2015, 17:36

I bought my diesel as it was a bargain.... it was two years old when the guy traded it in for an x-type, had just over 30,000 miles on the clock and I bought it for £6500, it is a connie se and had everything I wanted. plus after doing my apprenticeship with MGR I knew a late Mk2 with one fuel pump, better cooling fan etc had much less to go wrong and time has proved me right as aside from the clutch it has nothing major in the 100k miles I have done.

over the years I have also had the Jap spec 2.5 auto and an MG ZT-T 2.5 160 which I also still have.

out of all the cars the one that I miss the most and I thought was the best driver was the 2.5 Jap spec, I really miss that car and think the car suited that powerplant beautifully.:-(

View Poll Results: Why I own a diesel
I do space miles and a diesel is the only option	39	29.32%
I got it cheap, just to see me over to the next car	5	3.76%
I bought it new	3	2.26%
I didn't want a V6	24	18.05%
I didn't want a 1.8	32	24.06%
It's the only engine type for me	51	38.35%
I don't know, or don't care (someone always asks for this option)	17	12.78%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 133. You may not vote on this poll

27th March 2015, 20:20	#101
hogesar Avid contributor MG ZT MK2 V6 190 XPG Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Norwich Posts: 140 Thanks: 14 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Probably worth pointing out that these diesel issues are certainly not specific to just the ZT. Having had a couple of diesels in the past, including a 2006 VAG GT TDI - purchased because of a previous 40 mile round trip for work - I didn't save much money from having the diesel because of related repair costs on the derv. Obviously that won't be the case for everyone. But when i much prefer the noise and the feel of a turbo'd or V6 petrol engine it made little sense for me to look for a diesel again. __________________ http://s10.postimg.org/5fiznn6vt/105...41306032_n.jpg IT & Digital Marketing, Software Solutions and Hardware Support.

27th March 2015, 23:26	#102
woolleysox This is my second home Black V8 Ztt 260SE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Birmingham Posts: 3,833 Thanks: 391 Thanked 242 Times in 195 Posts	I had a cdti ZTT and loved it but replaced it with another ZTT with a thumping great v8 and love it to bits __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]member 621http://forums.75-zt.com/images/smilies/oldman.gif www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk

28th March 2015, 15:16	#105
smudge Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Roscommon Posts: 67 Thanks: 9 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	A diesel is the safest option here in the west of Ireland due to the amount of petrol stations selling bad petrol('stretching' they call it .....#%&$£@ !) . So if you're in Ireland for a driving holiday and you need to fill up with petrol.....use only the bigger branded stations.....avoid the smaller petrol outlets, 'tis not worth the risk ! Last edited by smudge; 28th March 2015 at 15:21..

31st March 2015, 17:36	#107
Thomas This is my second home MG6 1.8T GT SE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falkirk Posts: 9,510 Thanks: 106 Thanked 173 Times in 128 Posts	I bought my diesel as it was a bargain.... it was two years old when the guy traded it in for an x-type, had just over 30,000 miles on the clock and I bought it for £6500, it is a connie se and had everything I wanted. plus after doing my apprenticeship with MGR I knew a late Mk2 with one fuel pump, better cooling fan etc had much less to go wrong and time has proved me right as aside from the clutch it has nothing major in the 100k miles I have done. over the years I have also had the Jap spec 2.5 auto and an MG ZT-T 2.5 160 which I also still have. out of all the cars the one that I miss the most and I thought was the best driver was the 2.5 Jap spec, I really miss that car and think the car suited that powerplant beautifully.:-( __________________ MG6 1.8 TCi in Artic White 1975 Land Rover Series 3

28th March 2015, 06:57	#104
scottcamb Avid contributor MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: St ives Posts: 168 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	I got mine as was cheaper to tax than my last diesel, plus I wanted something a bit bigger as we travel to Wales alot so wanted something that was good on fuel and comfy on long journeys

31st March 2015, 16:15	#106
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	I had a lil Citroen ZX Aura diesel auto 1994 that I paid £600 for (Ebay). I had that car for 7 years of trouble free motoring and ended up giving it to my friend Jean. Erm... She didn't keep it long, she part exed it for her currant car, a Nissan !! (easier to get in and out of) But-- She did go to Cornwall in it a couple of times with no probs. ...